Central Park Update

by Matthew Darwin and Bruce Cole.

Welcome to Tim Hortons

The new Tim Hortons at the corner of Merivale and Central Park has
been open since the beginning of November. The Central Park Citizens Group
welcomes its owner/operators, Carole and Gilles Masse to Central Park.
There appear to be steady line-ups at the drive-through window during rush
hour every morning.

Intrusive Lighting from Commercial Block

The CPCG asked the City, via Councillor Jim Bickford's office to look
into the lighting on the new commercial block. With the new lights,
residents along the east side of Celebration Street and the south side of
Festive Private don't need lights in their homes at night -- they just
need to open their blinds.

A member of the City staff was assigned to look into the situation.
This person has found several items that need to be addressed. The CPCG's
main concern of the flood/spot-lights has been addressed. Both the
developer and Tim Hortons head office have been advised by letter that the
situation must be remedied. The investigating official from the city has
been in direct contact with the construction manager at Tim Hortons
Enterprises and they will comply as instructed. Appropriate deflectors
and/or hoods should put over all the structural flood/spot-lights in the
near future.

Construction Update

Central Park drive is now paved all the way around the loop. A number
of new homes are going in along this new road, including part of the
“Smarter Starter” homes near Nortel. With the construction of new homes,
the roadway has a lot of construction materials, so they're not the best
for driving.

The Storm Water Pond is taking shape. Much of the grading is now done
so the approximate shape and size can now be seen. It still doesn't have
any water yet, however.

Social Committee

At the last CPCG Board meeting, a motion was presented and passed to
create a social committee. This is a great way to get involved in the
community on in a less formal way. The CPCG anticipates that this activity
will be of interest to many in the community who either wish to initiate
an activity or participate.

Holiday Spirit

The first activity of the Social Committee is to organize a contest
for best decorated home for the holiday season. On December 11th, Central
Park residents can vote for best decorated home. First prize is a $100
gift certificate to Home Depot.